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646 Riford Road Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

$2,690,000
Contingent / MLS# 12589036 / Residential - Single Family / Glen Ellyn
6 Beds
4 Baths
1 Half Bath
6979 SqFt

Majestically set on a wooded half-acre in Glen Ellyn's coveted Lake Ellyn neighborhood, this extraordinary 7,000-square-foot all-brick estate offers timeless architecture, exceptional craftsmanship, and an unrivaled walk-to-everything location near town, train, Lake Ellyn, Glenbard West High School, and the area's best dining and shops. Designed with both grandeur and livability in mind, the home features a gracious circular floor plan, soaring ceilings, expansive light-filled rooms, and exquisite custom millwork throughout. A dramatic center-entry foyer opens to stunning living and dining rooms, each anchored by a gas fireplace and framed by serene treetop views. At the heart of the home is the newly remodeled (2025) kitchen, designed by TKS of Glen Ellyn, showcasing rich custom cabinetry, a generous center island, Sub-Zero refrigeration, a six-burner Wolf range, steam oven, and walk-in pantry. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and elegant entertaining, the space also features a built-in desk area and flows seamlessly into the sunlit breakfast room. From there, step out to the tranquil screened porch. A spacious laundry room and oversized mudroom add exceptional convenience and functionality. The spectacular family room is a true architectural showpiece, highlighted by a soaring cathedral timber-truss ceiling reaching 20 feet, a dramatic masonry gas fireplace, wet bar, and custom entertainment center. French doors open to a screened porch and expansive paver patio overlooking the lush, private backyard an idyllic setting for indoor-outdoor living. A distinguished first-floor office with French doors and a wall of custom built-ins provides the perfect work-from-home retreat. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers a serene sitting area, dual walk-in closets, and an spectacular bath featuring double vanities and an impressive 8' x 5' walk-in steam shower with dual controls. Three additional bedrooms include customized walk-in closets and beautifully updated en-suite and Jack-and-Jill baths (2019). The remarkable unfinished third floor offers soaring 14 foot peak ceilings and extraordinary flex space currently used for recreation and storage, it is ideal for a future golf simulator, studio, or additional living area. The walk-out lower level extends the home's exceptional living space with two additional bedrooms, a newly updated Jack-and-Jill bath, media room with custom built-ins, and kitchenette. Completing this impressive residence is a full home automation system and a heated four-car garage. Surrounded by picturesque grounds and unmatched in scale, craftsmanship, and location, this remarkable estate represents a rare opportunity to own one of Glen Ellyn's most distinguished homes.

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Property Details

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Egress Window,9 ft + pour, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Fireplaces: 3
Garage: 4
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Home Style: Georgian
Lot Size: 0.53 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt
Taxes: $40,893
Year Built: 2002

Amenities

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Wet Bar
Built-in Features
Walk-In Closet(s)
Bookcases
Beamed Ceilings
Special Millwork
Pantry

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Attic, Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Breakfast Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Screened Porch
Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
Association Includes: None
Bath Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink
Dining Room: Separate
Exterior: Brick, Stone
Fireplace: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location(s): Family Room, Living Room, Basement
Laundry: Main Level, In Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink
Lot: Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
Lot Dimensions: 123X200X85X215
Other Equipment: Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Purifier, Multiple Water Heaters
Parcel#: 0511216046
Parking: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Tandem, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached
Security: yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 14
Township: Milton
Water: Lake Michigan

Room Information

Mud Room: 13X10
Bedroom 5: 15X12
Office: 16X14
Bedroom 6: 15X12
Screened Porch: 13X12
Recreation Room: 25X18
Breakfast Room: 16X11
Bar/Entertainment: 10X08
Foyer: 15X08
Attic: 35X25
Bedroom 2: 14X13
Bedroom 3: 14X13
Bedroom 4: 17X12
Dining Room: 16X14
Family Room: 26X18
Kitchen: 19X15
Laundry: 14X08
Living Room: 15X14
Primary Bedroom: 22X12

Schools

High School: Glenbard West High School
Middle School: Hadley Junior High School
Elementary School: Forest Glen Elementary School
School District: District 87

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